Temple of Incense

Ancient civilisations including India, Egypt and China, have used incense for thousands of years, not only for health reasons, but also for spiritual enhancement. For many people, yoga and meditation are about inner exploration, finding connection to oneself or to a Divine, higher being.
Incense was originally created as an offering to please the Divine. So it is widely considered that burning incense in times of prayer or meditation pleases the gods and helps us attain ‘mukti’. That’s why it’s often used in places considered holy like temples and churches.
We don’t all have access to beautiful temples or perfect meditation rooms and yoga studios, so filling your home with sacred scent can transport us into a beautiful space, ready to step into a journey with clarity, even if it is just for a simple 15 minutes of mindfulness.
The sense of smell is a powerful thing. When you burn incense during your practice, it opens up a world of deeper meditations. It heightens our senses spiritually and makes us more aware of ourselves during our practice which can certainly help when our minds begin to wander towards the usual chatter.
Incense like White Sage, Dragon’s Blood or Palo Santo is traditionally known to dispel negative energy around you and draw in the positive, allowing a protected safe space to meditate in.